Congressman Fred Upton has tested positive for COVID-19. His office says the positive test came back Tuesday. Upton has released a statement saying he took a routine test. He says, “Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and boosted
A request for proposals has been issued by Indiana Michigan Power as it aims to quadruple its use of solar and wind energy by 2028. I&M spokesperson Tracy Warner told WSJM News this month the utility plans
From the Associated Press — A man who was drunk when his boat struck and killed an 18-year-old swimmer in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to at least 15 months in prison. Tyler Boyd was on Gull
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers have voted to suspend the state’s 27.2-cents-a-gallon gasoline and diesel taxes, finalizing a bill that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signaled she will veto. The Republican-sponsored legislation was approved 24-14 on
The Michigan Senate is expected to take up legislation this week that would suspend the state’s 27 cent per gallon gas tax for six months. Republican lawmakers say it would ease the pain at the pump for
There will be a water rate increase of 7% and a sewer rate increase of 6% in the city of St. Joseph after city commissioners approved the change Monday night. Commissioners were told the Water Services Joint
A 21-year-old Niles man is recovering at Spectrum Health Lakeland in Niles after a rollover crash early Tuesday morning. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department was called to US 12 and Bell Road just before 1 a.m. and
Today is Equal Pay Day, the date symbolizing how far into the year women need to work to earn what men earned in the previous year. In Michigan, the average man earned more than $11,000 more than
St. Joseph City Commissioners have opted to offer the position of city clerk to current Deputy Clerk Abby Bishop. During a Monday meeting, Commissioner Lynn Todman said the city received two applications for the job, one from
A documentary on the history of Silver Beach will air on PBS station WNIT in South Bend in May. WNIT says Silver Sands of Golden Memories will look at the midway roller coaster, Shadowland Ballroom, the carousel,
AAA of Michigan is asking drivers to take extra steps to be cautious for the next month following the time change over the weekend. Spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells WSJM News losing an hour of sleep can have
Paw Paw River County Park in Watervliet could be getting some improvements. Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams tells WSJM News the county in 2020 acquired 63 acres of land next to the existing park. Due to
The 2022 community recycling schedule has been released by Berrien County. It says the recycling events for this year kick off on Tuesday, April 12 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lake Michigan College in Benton
Michael Scott Levi, lovingly known as “Big Mike”, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 11, 2022. Mike was 56 years old and resided in St. Joseph, MI. The visitation and celebration of life services
Free bottled water continues to be provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for City of Benton Harbor residents for cooking, drinking, brushing teeth, rinsing foods and mixing powdered infant formula. To arrange
Ford is going to be sending some of its Explorer SUVs to customers without the computer chip that controls some heating and air conditioning. Customers who take ownership of the vehicles will get a price reduction. Auto
It’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation,” as Americans quitting their jobs at record rates month-after-month. If you’re among this movement, don’t forget about your retirement savings at the company you would be leaving. Kyle Whipple, partner and
We’ve all been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic for two years now. There’s been less travel, although that’s picked up in the past year. Pure Michigan’s Dave Lorenz told Michigan News Network this week they had to
NBC/Mary Ellen Matthews (NOTE LANGUAGE) Jeff Bezos Blue Origins company on Monday officially confirmed a rumor that Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson is heading to space. The stand-up and King of Staten Island star will be aboard
A positive COVID-19 test has resulted in the federal trial of four men in the Governor Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping trial being suspended. Court documents only say “an essential trial participant” has tested positive and the hope is
A Covert Township home has been destroyed by a fire Sunday night. Firefighters from the township responded along with South Haven Area Emergency Services, Bangor, and North Berrien. The fire on 82nd Street near the Van Buren-Berrien
Preparations are underway for this year’s HarborFest in South Haven. The South Haven City Council has given its approval for the event to be held June 17 and 18 and HarborFest President Ken VanHorn tells WSJM News
The Palisades Community Advisory Panel met this week and on hand for a presentation on the decommissioning of the Covert facility were representatives of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Decommissioning inspector Rhex Edwards said the shutdown of the
Congressman Fred Upton is backing a bill designed to get medical treatment to veterans who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals while serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. He tells WSJM News the Honoring Our PACT Act
Spectrum Health will collaborate with Michigan State University researchers on their portion of an $18.5 million grant to collect and analyze genetic data to address emerging infectious disease threats and improve the state’s ability to respond to
Michigan Senate Republicans this week approved a resolution calling for policies that will lead to energy independence for the United States to reduce costs. State Senator Aric Nesbitt tells WSJM News there are a few things to
As companies across the world back out of Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine, Whirlpool says it’s scaled back operations in the country as well. Whirlpool in a statement released Friday says it’s only producing essential
South Haven Area Emergency Services personnel braved frigid water on Saturday to rescue a chihuahua from a pond. SHAES says the crew responded to the pond behind the Church of Later Day Saints on 73 1/2 Street
The Berrien County Road Department will hold a meeting this month to explain an upcoming construction project planned for Red Arrow Highway in Chikaming Township. It says everyone’s invited to the informational session for the Red Arrow
The Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program is providing $3.6 million to 31 projects across the state. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Invasive Species Coordinator Joanne Foreman tells WSJM News many of the grants are going to local
